Some big names lent their support to the Big Game, Big Give -- an event whose proceeds benefit an effort to build a facility for ALS patients in New Orleans.Hollywood heavyweight producer/director Michael Bay hosted the party, which featured a performance by singer Jordin Sparks. Actors Anthony Mackie and Peter Weller were there, as were current and former New Orleans Saints, including Brian De La Puenta, Jed Colllins, Jonathan Vilma and Scott Fujita.It was the fourth event of its kind organized by the Giving Back Fund, and this year, some of the proceeds will help finance development of the ALS residential facility backed by former Saint Steve Gleason.Gleason has been an active supporter of ALS education and research since his diagnosis with the illness several years ago. His battle has been cited as an inspiration for others struggling against "Lou Gehrig's Disease" and other incapacitating ailments.

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Some big names lent their support to the Big Game, Big Give -- an event whose proceeds benefit an effort to build a facility for ALS patients in New Orleans.

Hollywood heavyweight producer/director Michael Bay hosted the party, which featured a performance by singer Jordin Sparks. Actors Anthony Mackie and Peter Weller were there, as were current and former New Orleans Saints, including Brian De La Puenta, Jed Colllins, Jonathan Vilma and Scott Fujita.

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It was the fourth event of its kind organized by the Giving Back Fund, and this year, some of the proceeds will help finance development of the ALS residential facility backed by former Saint Steve Gleason.

Gleason has been an active supporter of ALS education and research since his diagnosis with the illness several years ago. His battle has been cited as an inspiration for others struggling against "Lou Gehrig's Disease" and other incapacitating ailments.